Clallam County, WA · Pacific Ocean

Second Beach (La Push)

A 0.7-mile forest trail (80-ft drop) descends from La Push Rd through coastal Sitka spruce to one of the most photographed beaches on the Olympic coast — a long flat arc framed by Quillayute Needles sea stacks. Sunset over the stacks is the iconic shot.

Today's Conditions

Decent day for photography.

55°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

Weather

55°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

62 /100

good

44 Sunbathe

67 Walk

68 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.5 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9442396 · Observed 0.97 ft · Predicted 0.46 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

Wind

6 to 12 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

7 High

High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

56°F

Partly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Next Low Tide

5:08 PM

3.1 ft · in 1.8h

Barometer

30.17 inHg

1022 hPa

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:32 AM

Sunset

12:15 AM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:35 AM	Low	-2.1 ft
12:17 PM	High	6.3 ft
5:08 PM	Low	3.1 ft
11:12 PM	High	9.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:26 AM	Low	-2.7 ft
1:07 PM	High	6.8 ft
6:09 PM	Low	2.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:07 AM	High	9.7 ft
7:15 AM	Low	-3.0 ft
1:52 PM	High	7.2 ft
7:05 PM	Low	2.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:01 AM	High	9.7 ft
8:01 AM	Low	-3.0 ft
2:36 PM	High	7.6 ft
7:58 PM	Low	2.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:52 AM	High	9.4 ft
8:44 AM	Low	-2.6 ft
3:18 PM	High	7.8 ft
8:51 PM	Low	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:44 AM	High	8.8 ft
9:26 AM	Low	-2.0 ft
3:59 PM	High	8.0 ft
9:45 PM	Low	1.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:35 AM	High	8.0 ft
10:06 AM	Low	-1.1 ft
4:39 PM	High	8.1 ft
10:41 PM	Low	1.4 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9442396, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

55°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

56°

Partly Sunny

Tue Jul 14

56°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Jul 15

58°

Partly Sunny

Thu Jul 16

59°

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

21%

Fri Jul 17

59°

Partly Sunny

Sat Jul 18

60°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 55°F outside

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Gravel trailhead lot off La Push Rd, ~20 spaces. ONP entrance fee required.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited (no pets on ONP coastal beaches or trails outside the Kalaloch stretch).

Entry Fee

Olympic NP vehicle pass $30/7-day or $55/annual.

Address

La Push Rd (WA-110), Forks, WA 98331

Amenities

pit toilet at beach

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Second Beach (La Push) today?

Second Beach (La Push) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Second Beach (La Push) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited (no pets on ONP coastal beaches or trails outside the Kalaloch stretch).

Is there an entry fee at Second Beach (La Push)?

Olympic NP vehicle pass $30/7-day or $55/annual.

Are there lifeguards at Second Beach (La Push)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Second Beach (La Push). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Second Beach (La Push)?

Amenities at Second Beach (La Push) include pit toilet at beach.

When is the water warmest at Second Beach (La Push)?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Second Beach (La Push) located?

Second Beach (La Push) is in Clallam County, WA, at La Push Rd (WA-110), Forks, WA 98331.